Inspiration
When we added our screened in porch off the back of the house we really wanted a table for the kids to play or enjoy a meal at. So we started our hunt and fairly quickly we stumbled upon this awesomely chunky rustic play table from Restoration Hardware. I introduce to you the $600 Vintage Parsons Play Table… Thats right TABLE! The benches are another $269 a piece. From there the play table plans below were born. I did however shorten the table a tad, beacuse, well, I don’t have 8 kids! Anyway, I hope you enjoy and please post your results to our brags page.
Also, if you would like to build the benches to go with this table then have a look at the Vintage Parsons bench plans.
Restoration Hardware – Vintage Parsons Play Table
Required Tools
- Miter Saw
- Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig
- Cordless Drill
- Level
- Square
- Tape Measure
- Safety Glasses
- Ear Protection
Materials
- 1x 6 x 6 x 8′
- 3x 2 x 6 x 8′
- 2x 2 x 4 x 6′
- 2-1/2″ Coarse Washer-Head Pocket Screws
Cut List
- 4x 6 x 6 x 24″
- 2x 2 x 6 x 39″
- 2x 2 x 4 x 39″
- 3x 2 x 6 x 50″
- 2x 2 x 4 x 16.5″
Play Table Plans
As always if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
Step 1: Assembling the sides
Step 1:
Drill two pocket holes at each end of the 2x6x39″ boards. Then assemble two 6x6x24″ legs to each side of each of the boards as shown using 2-1/2 pocket hole screws.
Step 2: Adding the aprons
Step 2:
Drill two pocket holes in each end of each of the 2x4x39″ boards as well as three pocket holes evenly spaced as shown down the length of the board.
Attach the aprons using 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws as shown. I left about 1/4″ spacing from the side face of the 2×6 board.
Step 3: Adding the table top
Step 3:
Drill four evenly spaced pocket holes in each side of the center 2x6x50″ board as shown. Attach the remaining two 2x6x50″ boards using 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws as shown.
As shown, drill four evenly spaced pocket holes in each side of the three 2x6x50″ boards you have just asembled. Attach the set of three 2x6x50″ boards using 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws as shown.
Step 4: Adding the aprons
Step 4:
To finish off your play table drill two pocket holes in each end of each of the 2x4x16.5″ boards as well as three pocket holes evenly spaced as shown down the length of the board.
Making sure your pocket holes are on the inside, attach the aprons using 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws as shown. I left about 1/4″ spacing from the side face of the 2×6 board.
Completed!
Reminder
If you would like to build the benches to go with this table then have a look at the Vintage Parsons bench plans.
Finish
Color:
Sealant:
As always if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
